2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
Atlas Peak
Planted by the Michael Mondavi Family in the late 1990s high atop Atlas Peak, the Animo Vineyard produces the family’s two top releases – “Animo” and “M by Michael Mondavi." This limited edition release is a selection of the best barrel expressions parcels of Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. Selected by Rob Mondavi Jr., the wine represents the hallmarks of the family’s long-term commitment to sustainable farming and minimalist intervention winemaking. This is an expression of the unique volcanic terroir that produces a classically structured Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, deserving of long-term cellaring.
Winemaker, Michael Mondavi Family Estate
As a winemaker, I first consider myself as a wine drinker, asking what do I want to drink and what do my friends want to drink, and then I select the vineyards, fruit maturity and all winemaking decisions based on the desire to create mesmerizing wines for myself, friends and family.
Country born: United States
Education: A non-classic winemaking background at Santa Clara University, miscellaneous chemistry and winemaking courses, but best of all a lifetime of experience in the cellar and vineyards.
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My philosophy encompasses the amazing roots my family has planted, yet roots are not enough. Finding new ways to create cutting-edge wines is key and it is important to go beyond the style of wines that my forefathers created. If not, I would be disappointed in myself for not stretching the limits, as I would not have embraced the heritage to excel that was provided by my family.
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Truchard Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2019 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Old Block | 24 |
Michael Mondavi Family Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 22 | |
Dalla Valle Vineyards Napa Green Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Isabella’s Vineyard | 21 |
S. R. Tonella Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 21 | |
BRYTER Estates | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Inspired | 19 |
Oakville East Exposure | 2012 | Cabernet Franc | Oakville | Majek | 18 |
Louis M. Martini Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 254 Meritage Blend | 17 |
Tamber Bey Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Franc | Yountville | DCV Sandbox Blend I | 16 |
B Cellars | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 15 |
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